UKCSA Downloads

Technical Manual for Cast Stone:

Some of the key technical aspects of cast stone are considered within the UKCSA Technical Manual for cast stone.
The full UKCSA Technical Manual for Cast Stone can be viewed on-line, downloaded and printed below.

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Capillary Absorption Test (CAT) :

A guidance note for manufacturers and specifiers of cast stone, detailing the sampling rate, sample conditioning, test method and overall requirements for the CAT testing of cast stone units.

    Download UKCSA Guidance Note: Capillary Absorption Test (CAT)

Specifiying Cast Stone with Confidence :

A guidance note to specifiers and users on the characteristics of cast stone that can influence the choice in terms of supplier and type of cast stone units.

    Download UKCSA Guidance Note: Specifying Cast Stone with Confidence

Sustainability & Ethical Trading Statement :

In terms of sustainability, cast stone performs well in both production and within its life cycles.  The material is highly durable, non-toxic, re-usable and requires virtually no maintenance or repair over its long lifespan.
Ethical trading means looking beyond strictly economic objectives and minimum legal requirements to consider the wider implications of your business decisions. UKCSA supports ethical trading by its members and our policy statement is available for download below.

    Download UKCSA Sustainability & Ethical Trading Statement

Specification for Cast Stone :

Issues over consistency in cast stone manufacturing have prompted the UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) to produce a new generic specification for this hugely popular building material.

    Download UKCSA Specification for Cast Stone

Safe Handling of Cast Stone :

The UK Cast Stone Association has produced a site poster with useful hints and practical advice on the safe handling and use of cast stone.

    Download UKCSA Safe Handling of Cast Stone poster

All data on this website is for information only and is to the best of our knowledge current and correct. UKCSA presents this information without guarantee and cannot be held liable for any consequential claims. UKCSA members will be able to advise you in more detail on all aspects of cast stone specific to their products and supply.